Which of the following statements reflect the distinctive features about 6th century BCE Ganas or Sa...........

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Which of the following statements reflect the distinctive features about 6th century BCE Ganas or Sanghas?

1. The ancient Indian Ganas were oligarchies.

2. The ancient Indian Ganas were non- monarchical states.

3. Magadha, Kosala, Vatsa and Avanti were the most powerful States of that era.

4. The procedures of the Buddhist monastic order (Sangha) patterned on the Sangha politics.

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1, 2, 3 and 4

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3 and 4 only

- Statement 1: The ancient Indian Ganas were oligarchies.

True. Power was held by a select group of elites.

- Statement 2: The ancient Indian Ganas were non-monarchical states.

True. These states operated without a monarch.

- Statement 3: Magadha, Kosala, Vatsa, and Avanti were the most powerful states of that era.

This is true since they were powerful states of that era.

- Statement 4: The procedures of the Buddhist monastic order (Sangha) patterned on the Sangha politics.

True. The organization of the Buddhist Sangha was influenced by republican structures.

Correct Answer: Option 2: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

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